Overview
Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. We have been delivering childcare excellence since 1989.
Role
Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above)
Location
Hertford Barns Day Nursery | Cole Green, Hertford | SG14 2NL.
Contract Details
* Permanent
* 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
* Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday–Friday between 07:30–18:30; choose a 4‑ or 5‑day week
* Salary: £28,412.80 – £32,427.20 per annum (pro‑rata) | £13.66 – £15.59 per hour
Benefits
* Generous annual leave: 23 days paid leave per annum (pro‑rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays
* Work‑life balance: Up to 20 additional paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days incentive (tax‑free)
* Childcare discount: 75 % discount (or 40 % grandparent discount) on your fees at any Childbase nursery, from day one
* Exclusive partner benefits: Long‑service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts
* Well‑being support: Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will‑writing service
* Career development: Team inset days, online training and apprenticeships through our academy
About Us
* Employee‑owned: Every colleague is a partner with a voice and receives an annual tax‑free dividend when we do well
* Number 1: Ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for Ofsted outcomes
* Community‑driven: We have raised more than £3.5 million for charity
* Environmentally responsible: Our nurseries hold Green Flag awards and are powered by 100 % renewable energy
About You / Qualifications
* You are a qualified early years professional with a DfE‑approved early years qualification at level 3 or above
* You are skilled in creating and managing opportunities for learning: You are capable of working as a Key Person, planning and implementing high‑quality, engaging activities that promote learning through play, and observing, assessing and recording children’s progress
* You are an advocate for safeguarding: You ensure every child feels safe, valued and happy, and their well‑being is promoted
* You are collaborative: You enjoy working in partnership with children, parents and colleagues, effectively communicating and building strong and positive relationships
Equal Opportunities
We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds. We are committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required.
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